Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Magee, MS

Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Magee, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Covington County Hospital and his current practice location is 800 Third St Sw, Magee, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 849-1918.

Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 14559) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1497798615.

Contact Information

Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr, MD
800 Third St Sw,
Magee, MS 39111
(601) 849-1918
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Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas Rayford Blackledge Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location800 Third St Sw, Magee, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497798615
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597722249
  • Enrollment ID: I20041214000572

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497798615NPI-NPPES
00115523MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 14559 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Sta Home Health And HospiceClinton, MSHome health agency
Covington County Hospital CahCollins, MSHospital
Magee General HospitalMagee, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Covington County Hospital418351725333

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCovington County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750895611
PECOS PAC ID: 4183517253
Enrollment ID: O20190517001731

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr, MD
800 3rd St Sw, Po Box 748,
Magee, MS 39111-3951

Ph: (601) 849-1918
Thomas Rayford Blackledge Jr, MD
800 Third St Sw,
Magee, MS 39111

Ph: (601) 849-1918

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